Karen FisherResearch Technician
Office:
425 Health Center Drive
Nags Head, NC 27959
Phone: 252-480-8582 x229
Fax: 252-480-0719
Education:
B.S. Environmental Science, 2006, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Experience:
Cape Lookout Environmental Education Center, 2004-2005 Camp Counselor
UNC- Institute of Marine Sciences, 2005 Research Intern for Dr. Michael Piehler (UNC-CSI)
Research Experience for Undergraduates, 2006, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Research Interests:
Currently, Karen conducts research on storm water bacteria monitoring.
Publications and Presentations:
Fisher, K.G., Harrell, M.A., Hunt, J.P., Kelly, G.M., Lee, M.K., McIntyre, D.S., and Wilson, N. 2005 Crassostrea ariakensis: A Welcome Guest? An analysis of the decline of the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) and possible solutions. UNC – Chapel Hill, CEP Capstone Project.
Fisher, K.G., Harrell, M.A., Hunt, J.P., Kelly, G.M., Lee, M.K., McIntyre, D.S., and Wilson, N. 2005 Oysters: More Than A Food. UNC-Institute of Marine Science. Brochure prepared for CEP Capstone Project.
Fisher, K.G. Utilization of dissolved and particulate carbon for bacterial respiration along a tidal, freshwater river continuum. Presentation given December 6, 2005. Institute of Marine Sciences. Morehead City, NC
Ensign, S.H., Piehler, M.F., fisher, K.G. and Doyle M.W. 2006. Linking forested wetlands to estuaries: Nutrient dynamics and aquatic-terrestrial linkages in tidal freshwater streams of the Croatan National Forest drainage system. Poster presentation. International Conference on Hydrology and Management of Forested Wetlands. New Bern, NC.
Fisher, K.G. The effects of nutrient enrichment on growth, fecundity, and stoichiometry of epiphyte grazers in Thalassia Testudinum beds. Presentation given August 4, 2006. Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Dauphin Island, AL.
Personal Interests:
Karen grew up in New Bern, NC and developed a passion for the outdoors and coastal environments. Her hobbies include biking, sailing, water skiing, and watching UNC basketball!